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Plant cells gain immune capabilities when it's time to fight disease, scientists discover

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Research from Salk Institute scientists reveals how plant cells switch roles to protect themselves against pathogens.

Plants encounter a wide range of pathogens, like bacteria that sneak in through leaf surface pores or fungi that directly invade plant "skin" cells.

When a threat is encountered, the cells enter a specialized immune state and temporarily become PRimary IMmunE Responder cells.

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